LMU Secures Six ERC Starting Grants for Innovative Early-Career Research

LMU Secures Six ERC Starting Grants for Innovative Early-Career Research

(IN BRIEF) Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) has been awarded six prestigious Starting Grants from the European Research Council (ERC) to early-career researchers. Each grant, valued at approximately €1.5 million, supports projects across diverse fields including Geology, Quantum Physics, Philosophy of Science, Neuroanatomy, Stroke Research, and Medical Microbiology. Notable projects include research on sediment weathering, quantum gravity symmetries, philosophical perspectives on physics theories, adaptive behavior in the brain, stroke recovery mechanisms, and phage therapies for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. These grants highlight LMU’s dedication to advancing cutting-edge research.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 6-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) proudly announces the award of six prestigious Starting Grants from the European Research Council (ERC) to early-career researchers. This accolade highlights LMU’s commitment to advancing groundbreaking research across diverse scientific fields. The grants, each valued at approximately €1.5 million, are awarded for projects that demonstrate exceptional scientific excellence.

The grant recipients represent a broad range of disciplines, including Geology, Quantum Physics, Philosophy of Science, Neuroanatomy, Stroke Research, and Medical Microbiology.

Noteworthy projects include:

• Geology: Prof. Aaron Bufe will investigate sediment weathering in floodplains and its impact on global geochemical cycles through his project, FloW (Floodplain Weathering).
• Physics: Dr. Markus Dierigl will explore generalized symmetries in quantum gravity, aiming to uncover new insights into the fundamental laws of the universe with his project, SymQuaG (Symmetries in Quantum Gravity).
• Philosophy of Science: Dr. Sébastien Rivat will challenge the traditional concept of a final theory in physics through his project, RESCALE (The Scale Revolution in Physics: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives).
• Neuroanatomy: Dr. Anna Schroeder will study the zona incerta’s role in adaptive behavior and its underlying neural circuitry in her project, CERTASTATES (Internal State Drivers of Behavioral Flexibility).
• Stroke Research: Prof. Anna-Sophia Wahl aims to enhance brain repair mechanisms following stroke through her ARISE (Activate Repair In StrokE) project.
• Medical Microbiology: Prof. Carolin Wendling will explore innovative phage therapies to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria with her project, PHAGE-PRO (Advancing Phage Therapy through Synergistic Strategies).

These grants not only underscore the high caliber of research conducted at LMU but also highlight the university’s role in fostering innovative solutions to global challenges. Each project promises to advance knowledge and create significant impact in its respective field.

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